Abdominal CT Does Not Improve Outcome for Children with Suspected Acute Appendicitis

Abdominal CT Does Not Improve Outcome for Children with Suspected Acute Appendicitis

Introduction: Acute appendicitis in children is a clinical diagnosis, which often requires preoperative confirmation with either ultrasound (US) or computed tomography (CT) studies. CTs expose children to radiation, which may increase the lifetime risk of developing malignancy. US in the pediatric...

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Main Authors: Danielle I. Miano, Renee M. Silvis, Jill M. Popp, Marvin C. Culbertson, Brendan Campbell, Sharon R. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2015-12-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Appendicitis
CT
emergency
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/4xn4d6d8

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